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Integumentary

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what are the 3 main layers of the skin?   1) Epidermis 2) Dermis 3) Subcutaneous(Hypodermims)  
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the epidermis is composed of how many layers?   5  
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what is the main function of the epidermis?   protection  
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the dermis is composed of how many layers?   2  
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what resides in the dermis layer?   vascular, innervated, dermal appendages  
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what makes up the subcutaneous (hypodermis) layer?   adipose tissue  
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how thick is the epidermis?   .05 - 1.5 mm  
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describe the pH of the epidermis and what that does for the skin.   low pH - protects skin from bacteria  
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what is found in the epidermis,can migrate, and fills with keratin?   keratinocytes  
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these cells activate the immune system   Langerhan cells  
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These are responsible for skin color and react to sun exposure.   melanocytes  
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The dermis is how thick?   2 - 4 mm  
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What are the two primary layers of the dermis?   papillary and reticular  
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What is found in the dermis layer at the papillary level?   rete pegs  
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What characteristics are unique about the dermis? hint* 4 things   vascular, dermal appendages, innervated, collagen synthesis & phagocytosis  
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What is unique about the dermal appendages?   they are continous with epidermis and have smooth mm at hair follicles called erector pili  
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What are the functions of the subcutaneous adipose tissue? hint* 4 things   protection, insulation, cushioning, various depth  
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What are the 5 new terms for classification of burn injuries?   superficial, superficial partial thickness, deep partial thickness, full thickness, subdermal  
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What classification is epidermis only, no blisters, no scaring, simple tx, and heals in 2-5 days?   superficial  
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What classification is epidermis & partial dermis, blisters, very painful, nn endings exposed, + blanch (quick refill), + edema, no scaring, wound bed pink-red, heals in 7 - 14 days, and tetanus update?   superficial partial thickness  
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What classification is injury deeper into dermis, shades of red, yellow, white, + blanch in red areas but sluggish, blood flow impaired = increase risk of infection and increase depth, moist, dry, no blisters, + sensation,heals 4 - 10 wks via granulation?   deep partial thickness  
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What classification when lack rete pegs = wound breakdown, secondary intention, grafting, scar formation, seldom uniform depth?   deep partial thickness  
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What classification includes all layers of skin down to sub-q tissue & fat, black, brown, cherry red, waxy white, no blanching, can be dry, painless, hair pulls out easily, cicrumferential burns = problematic, skin grafts, affects all systems & organs?   full thickness  
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What classification is charred, mummified, and involves amputation?   subdermal  
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Classification by skin depth takes how many days for burn to " declare "?   3 days  
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Amount of skin involved >__ affects all body systems?   %20  
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__________ is shift to interstitium = edema & fluid loss, altered blood cell concentration & function?   hypovolemia  
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With bad burns you might see a change in vital signs that include: ?? hint* heart changes   tachycardia, decreased CO & BP, distal pulses difficult due to edema  
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Remember rules of 9   9% for head, each arm.18% for each leg, front of torso, and back of torso1% for the genitalia region  
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Circumferential burns, skin, and sub q tissues act as a _______?   tourniquit  
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Skin acting as a tourniquit can reduce or elimate distal _____ _____?   blood flow  
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A _________ is a surgical procedure through full thickness layer to expose fatty tissue.   escharotomy  
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A _______ is a surgical procedure cutting through the fascia to release tension.   fasciotomy  
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Which is deeper, escharotomy or fasciotomy?   fasciotomy  
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